seksualforbrytelse
Syllables
sek-su-al-for-bry-tel-se
Pronunciation
/sɛksuˈɑlˌfɔrbɾʏtˌelsə/
Stress
0010110
Morphemes
seksual- + bryt- + -else
The word 'seksualforbrytelse' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into seven syllables (sek-su-al-for-bry-tel-se). Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tel'). It consists of a Latin-derived prefix ('seksual-'), a native Norwegian prefix ('for-'), a root ('bryt-'), and a suffix ('-else'). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus principles.
Definitions
- 1
A criminal act involving sexual violation.
Sexual offense, sexual crime
“Han vart dømd for ein alvorleg seksualforbrytelse.”
“Politiet etterforskar ei rekkje seksualforbrytelser.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'tel' (1). Other syllables are unstressed (0).
Syllables
sek — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed.. su — Open syllable, part of the prefix.. al — Open syllable, part of the prefix.. for — Open syllable, prefix.. bry — Open syllable, root.. tel — Open syllable, stressed.. se — Open syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle.
- Compound word requiring consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- Prefix 'for-' can be weakly stressed or elided in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation (alveolar or uvular).
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